I refused to sign anything. I told them I needed independent legal advice before making decisions about my child or our home. Daniel became irritated and accused me of making everything complicated. But I had noticed something on the paperwork that nobody else seemed to think I would understand. The proposed agreement listed a substantial debt connected to our house, even though I had personally contributed money toward the mortgage.
I asked Daniel why the debt had never been discussed with me. His expression changed. His father quickly interrupted, claiming it was a private financial matter. That was when I realized there was something much bigger happening behind my back. I quietly took photographs of every document and contacted a family lawyer before agreeing to anything.
